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EPA approves BASF's Aseptrol S10 - Tab for H1N1 sanitization operations

BASF today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of Aseptrol® S10 - Tab in H1N1 sanitization operations in institutional and industrial facilities, such as, schools, hospitals, government buildings, retail and restaurants, and recreational facilities. Aseptrol S10 - Tab is based on Chlorine dioxide (CIO2) release technology.

17 Dec 2009

Dangers of H1N1 flu contaminated touch surfaces tour kicks-off

Dr. Bob Arnot kicks-off a national educational tour on the silent threat of H1N1 flu contaminated touch surfaces and the new biotechnology in EPA-registered SpectraSan 24 that kills bacteria, fungus and viruses including Influenza A (H1N1 or Swine Flu).

15 Dec 2009

PURE Bioscience reports revenues for fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009

PURE Bioscience, creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, today reported revenues for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009 of $221,900 compared with revenues of $110,600 in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.

12 Dec 2009

Public health information website to provide information about advanced disinfectants launched

TouchSurfaces.Org launches a public health information website alerting visitors on how the hard surfaces in the home, the work place, and in public venues can act as host to a multitude of infectious viruses and bacteria including H1N1, MRSA, HIV, and others.

10 Dec 2009

CDC announces the start of National Influenza Vaccination Week

Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the start of National Influenza Vaccination Week. While the week was designed to highlight the importance of flu vaccinations, it also brings to light the importance of taking additional steps to keep you and your family healthy during the peak cold and flu season of December, January and beyond.

7 Dec 2009

Study reveals current cleaning methods can do more harm than good to school environments

A study performed by Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(SM), a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, revealed that methods used by outside cleaning contractors could actually do more harm than good to indoor environments.

2 Dec 2009

Copper may help fight against healthcare-associated infections

In a busy Birmingham teaching hospital, researchers swapped a conventional toilet seat, tap-handles and a ward door push-plate for similar items made from 70% copper. They compared the number of microbes on the copper surfaces against the number of bacteria on the same items from another ward and found that the copper surfaces had 90-100% fewer live bacteria than the non-copper surfaces.

2 Dec 2009

CHG Healthcare Services implements campaign to lessen the spread of H1N1 among employees

With the height of seasonal flu season approaching and the pandemic of H1N1 in the headlines, CHG Healthcare Services has designed and mobilized a campaign to keep employees informed of the latest flu trends affecting their offices.

2 Dec 2009

VirWall KBS-1 keyboard sanitizer eradicates bacteria and viruses on computer keyboards

Engineer/pilot/attorney Jon Roberts, PhD, has dozens of inventions to his credit. They include technology that thwarts piracy in movie theatres, gadgets that track important items inadvertently left behind, devices to enhance airport security and even an electronic matchmaker that alerts two nearby individuals with similar interests that they have, indeed, found their match.

18 Nov 2009

American Biotech Labs' ASAP Antibacterial Silver Gel receives FDA 510(k) medical device clearance

American Biotech Labs, LLC (ABL), developer of a new class of products based on the company's patented nano-catalytic SilverSol Technology(R), today announced that the company has obtained clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its ASAP Antibacterial Silver Wound Dressing Gel as a prescription 510(k) medical device throughout the United States. Clifton Mining Company is a major shareholder in American Biotech Labs.

17 Nov 2009

Lethal new MRSA strain resists antibiotics, increases demand for Unotron’s disinfectable and washable keyboards

A deadly new strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylociccus auerus (MRSA) poses an alarming new threat, sparking demand for Unotron’s (www.unotron.com) medical grade, fully washable keyboards and mice that can be disinfected to mitigate the spread of germs. A study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital reported the USA600 strain resists Vancomycin, a drug successfully used in the past to treat patients with MRSA.

5 Nov 2009

Propolis exhibits antioxidant and anti-microbial properties that are beneficial to human health

Growing concerns about health has caused the scientific community to focus their interest on investigating functional foods which contribute to boosting the prevention and reduction of the risk of suffering from certain illnesses. The benefits of this product lies in its composition and, thus, its study, identification and subsequent extraction provides a useful tool which enables making high added-value products, given their high concentration of biologically active compounds.

28 Oct 2009

SDC-based hard surface disinfectant is effective against the 2009 H1N1

PURE Bioscience, creators of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, announced today that its SDC-based hard surface disinfectant is effective against the 2009 H1N1 and is included on the list published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of antimicrobial products effective against the 2009 H1N1 flu strain based on their effectiveness against other influenza A virus strains.

27 Oct 2009

eHealthInsurance releases answers for FAQs on swine flu and their health insurance

eHealthInsurance (NASDAQ: EHTH) today released a list of answers to questions frequently asked from people concerned about the H1N1 virus (also called swine flu) and their health insurance, who have called into its Customer Care Center, which includes a call center staffed with licensed insurance agents. Getting answers to these questions is particularly important for high-risk individuals: pregnant women, children and seniors.

22 Oct 2009

Women more likely than men to curb swine flu

A new American Red Cross poll shows that while concerns about exposure to the H1N1 (swine flu) virus remain high, women are more likely than men to make extra efforts to cover coughs and sneezes with tissue, wash their hands more carefully and use hand sanitizer more often.

22 Oct 2009

Vaccinations and preventative hygiene routines can help protect families from H1N1

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 37 states in the U.S. now report widespread influenza activity - and nearly all influenza cases reported to the health authority are 2009 H1N1, also known as swine flu. However, with the release of a 2009 H1N1 vaccine this week, parents have a new preventative tool to help keep their families safe from illness.

19 Oct 2009

Integrated Environmental Technologies signs license deal with Atlas Developpement for EcaFlo equipment

Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. announced today that it has executed and secured funds for its first international license agreement with a Geneva, Switzerland holding company, Atlas Developpement, S.A. for all industries except oil and gas in the country of France.

15 Oct 2009

Richmont Sciences to market PURE’s antimicrobial SDC disinfectants

PURE Bioscience announced that it has expanded its business strategy through an alliance with the Dallas-based sales and marketing team Richmont Sciences, LLC, which will begin actively selling PURE’s revolutionary new antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal hard surface disinfectant and its active ingredient.

14 Oct 2009

EnviroSystems expands its growth opportunities in the Korean market

Anpath Group, Inc., announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EnviroSystems, Inc. (ESI) has expanded its growth opportunities in the Korean market with the appointment of FAB, USA (FAB) as a distributor in Korea. Early this year Anpath announced significant growth in sales of its EnviroTru® Disinfectant Cleaner in Korea.

13 Oct 2009

EnviroSystems signs distribution agreement with ZayMat Distributors of Cleveland

Anpath Group, Inc., reported today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EnviroSystems, Inc. (ESI) has expanded its distribution capabilities with the signing of ZayMat Distributors of Cleveland, OH. ZayMat is owned and managed by Terrell Dillard, the President and Master Franchise Owner of Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems of Greater Cleveland. Anpath previously reported growth in the JanSan market largely based on the growing safety and environmental concerns.

13 Oct 2009

Disinfectant News and Research

EPA approves BASF's Aseptrol S10 - Tab for H1N1 sanitization operations

Dangers of H1N1 flu contaminated touch surfaces tour kicks-off

PURE Bioscience reports revenues for fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009

Public health information website to provide information about advanced disinfectants launched

CDC announces the start of National Influenza Vaccination Week

Study reveals current cleaning methods can do more harm than good to school environments

Copper may help fight against healthcare-associated infections

CHG Healthcare Services implements campaign to lessen the spread of H1N1 among employees

VirWall KBS-1 keyboard sanitizer eradicates bacteria and viruses on computer keyboards

American Biotech Labs' ASAP Antibacterial Silver Gel receives FDA 510(k) medical device clearance

Lethal new MRSA strain resists antibiotics, increases demand for Unotron’s disinfectable and washable keyboards

Propolis exhibits antioxidant and anti-microbial properties that are beneficial to human health

SDC-based hard surface disinfectant is effective against the 2009 H1N1

eHealthInsurance releases answers for FAQs on swine flu and their health insurance

Women more likely than men to curb swine flu

Vaccinations and preventative hygiene routines can help protect families from H1N1

Integrated Environmental Technologies signs license deal with Atlas Developpement for EcaFlo equipment

Richmont Sciences to market PURE’s antimicrobial SDC disinfectants

EnviroSystems expands its growth opportunities in the Korean market

EnviroSystems signs distribution agreement with ZayMat Distributors of Cleveland

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